Sunday, December 31, 2017

STEAK with KRÄUTERBUTTER or RED WINE PAN SAUCE

Using the reverse sear method from Serious Eats.

Steak:

Methodology:

Season the steak really well, at least an hour before cooking.

Preheat oven to 200°F - 275°F.

Pat steak scrupulously dry.  Roast on a rack over a baking sheet until the internal temperature hits 105°F, about 30 minutes.

Heat a heavy pan over high heat, add a few drops of vegetable oil, heat until almost smoking.

Add steaks to pan, along with 1 T butter.  Brown on 1st side, about 45 seconds.

Flip, brown on second side.

Hold steaks upright to brown on edges.

Remove to plate to rest, tented with foil.



Kräuterbutter:

Ingredients:

1 stick of unsalted butter, softened
1 T chopped parsley
1 T chopped thyme
1 t chopped chives
1 t lemon zest
3 cloves of garlic confit, mashed to a paste


Methodology:

Combine all ingredients, roll into a log using a piece of plastic wrap, and chill for at least half an hour before using.




Red Wine Pan Sauce:

Ingredients:

1/4 c shallot, minced
1 c red wine
1/2 c beef broth
3 T cold butter
salt and pepper

 Methodology:

Sauté shallot in oil remaining in pan (should be 1 t).

Add wine, simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute.

Add broth, simmer 2 minutes. 

Remove from heat, whisk in butter until fully emulsified, season to taste.  Serve.

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